Assessor Resource
DEFWHS015
Conduct a work health and safety audit
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit describes the skills required to conduct an audit of work health and safety (WHS) requirements in Defence. It includes researching applicable legislation and codes of practice, selecting audit tools, conducting the audit, and following up on the audit to monitor the implementation of recommendations.
This unit was developed for Defence personnel who are involved in the audit of work health and safety requirements as a workplace responsibility, but is applicable to all individuals who work in this field.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team, under indirect supervision. They must be able to use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform routine tasks in a range of familiar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
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